Orient Cement Limited stands as one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in India, operating under the umbrella of the prestigious CK Birla Group. Established in 1979, Orient Cement was formerly a part of Orient Paper & Industries. The company was formed via the demerger of the cement business of Orient Paper & Industries Ltd in 2012. Orient Cement Limited was incorporated in July 2011, and since then, it has emerged as one of the fastest growing and leading cement manufacturers in India.
Based on the latest financial data, Orient Cement demonstrates a significant market presence in the Indian cement industry. The company has maintained operations with Revenue: ₹825.19 Cr as on March 2025 (Q4 FY25) and Net Profit: ₹42.07 Cr as on March 2025 (Q4 FY25).
For the full financial year 2025, net profit declined 47.81% to Rs 91.25 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 174.85 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales declined 14.95% to Rs 2708.83 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 3185.09 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. The company has shown resilience in its financial management, with the company having reduced debt. The company is almost debt-free.
- Q4 FY2024-25 Performance: Net Sales of ₹825.19 Cr, Net Profit of ₹42.07 Cr
- FY2024-25 Performance: Net Profit of ₹91.25 Cr, Sales of ₹2708.83 Cr
- FY2023-24 Performance: Net Profit of ₹174.85 Cr, Sales of ₹3185.09 Cr
- Market Capitalization: ₹4,789 Cr (as per recent market valuations)
- Promoter Holding: 37.9%
The company operates through a robust manufacturing infrastructure spread across strategically located plants in South and West India. Orient Cement began cement production in the year 1982 at Devapur in Adilabad District, Telangana. In 1997, a split-grinding unit was added at Nashirabad in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. The company further expanded its operations when in 2015, Orient Cement started commercial production at its integrated cement plant located at Chittapur, Gulbarga, Karnataka.
With a total capacity of 8 MTPA, they serve Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. The company's manufacturing facilities are equipped with modern technology and automated systems, having implemented automated systems and improved quality norms across its manufacturing plants since 2017.
Orient Cement maintains a diversified product portfolio catering to various construction needs. The product mix includes Pozzolana Portland Cement (PPC) & Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) marketed under the brand name of Birla.A1 – Birla.A1 Premium Cement, Birla.A1 StrongCrete, and recently launched Birla.A1 OrientGreen. The company offers pozzolana and ordinary Portland cement under the Birla.A1 Premium Cement, StrongCrete, OrientGreen, and Dolphin brand names. Its products are used in residential, commercial, infrastructure, industrial, and community projects.
The company has positioned itself as a quality-focused manufacturer. With a focus on resilience and durability, the company has created benchmarks in the industry with the quality of its products. Orient Cement is one of the only two Indian cement companies to be awarded the prestigious TPM (Total Plant Maintenance) excellence award by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance.
Orient Cement has embraced digital transformation as a key strategic initiative. Orient Cement identified three pillars for innovation that it considers as a holistic roadmap for the company's digital future. First, it sees itself as a cloud-first manufacturing company. Next, it seeks to embrace data-driven approaches to decision-making. Lastly, it plans to achieve "platformization" of all business units, such as logistics and sales, through the deployment of APIs.
The company has successfully implemented a comprehensive digital transformation initiative, becoming the first Cement Company in India to adopt Rise with SAP. This transformation included migrating terabytes of data from SAP to RISE with SAP on Google Cloud, positioning the company as a technology-forward manufacturer in the industry.
Orient Cement maintains a strong corporate governance structure. The company has recently announced its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on August 7, 2025, with remote e-voting for shareholders. The company has also declared a dividend of Re.0.50/share with a record date of 25 Jul for FY2025.
Orient Cement has received numerous recognitions for its operational excellence and sustainable practices. The company has also received numerous awards for green and safety practices, including 'GreenPro Certification' by CII – Green Products and Services Council for its product Birla.A1 Premium Cement (PPC). The company maintains multiple certifications, including QMS ISO 9001:2015, EMS ISO 14001:2015, OHSMS 45001:2015, ISO 19011:2018, ISO 50001:2011, ISO 27001:2013.
In recent corporate developments, Ambuja Cements has acquired a 26% stake in Orient Cement, increasing its total shareholding to 72.66%. This acquisition represents a significant development in the company's ownership structure and strategic direction. The company continues to focus on operational efficiency and market expansion while maintaining its commitment to quality and environmental sustainability.
Orient Cement remains strategically positioned to capitalize on India's growing infrastructure development and urbanization trends, leveraging its strong manufacturing capabilities, brand recognition, and technological advancements to drive future growth.
